Evaluation of websites is a critical skill for students to learn in this age of digital and information literacy. Just because it is on the Internet doesn't make it true (see all the Wikipedia discussions at that tab on this website.) If we want to have our IT folks work with us to "unblock" sites - we need to be sure that we are taking the time to teach this critical skill.

The Cornell University Library has developed five criteria for evaluating websites which are helpful for students to remember. For additional guidance on helping students critically evaluate websites - visit this site by Kathy Schrock for tips and handouts appropriate at every grade level.

If you would like a demo site to teach students about what makes a quality site, start with this one on the "Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus".

In addition to understanding the power of the Internet, everyone needs to under this power is often abused by Cyber-Bullies. This page has additional information on cyber-bullies.

Finally, it seems that we should know all those e-mail "don'ts" but somehow - they still appear in my in-box!! A funny video with Stephen Colbert hits all the highlights!